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UPI acceptance at QR-code merchants goes live in Cambodia

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-04T00:14:19+00:00

The initiative marks the first phase of collaboration between NPCI International Payments Limited and Acleda Bank Plc. and is aimed at promoting seamless, secure, real-time cross-border merchant payments while reducing reliance on cash and cards

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Japan sees shortage of plastic bags, trays and gloves, as Iran war-induced naphtha shortage worsens

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-04T00:12:10+00:00

The Middle East is Japan’s main source of crude oil, from which naphtha is extracted and used to make items including printing ink and plasticsTakeaways, supermarkets, and bakeries in Japan are running out of plastic bags, trays and food service gloves amid widening shortages of the key plastic ingredient, naphtha, due to the Middle East crisis.The food sector accounts for nearly one-third of Japan’s annual plastic use of more than 8m tonnes, and price rises and shortages are hitting hard across the industry and beyond. Some outlets have begun offering perks to customers who bring their own ba

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : une attaque ukrainienne fait trois morts en Crimée annexée par la Russie

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-03T23:49:25+00:00

Sept personnes ont également été blessées dans une frappe sur des bâtiments non résidentiels à Simferopol, selon le chef des autorités de Crimée, Sergueï Aksionov. Cette attaque intervient alors qu’une frappe ukrainienne sur un bus a fait sept morts, dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi, dans l’oblast ukrainien de Donetsk, annexé et contrôlé par Moscou.

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Iran War Live Updates: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:45:42+00:00

The U.S.-brokered agreement called for “a complete cessation” of fire from Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia that operates in southern Lebanon. A previous cease-fire has largely been ignored.

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Middle East crisis live: Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire; US House rebukes Trump over Iran war

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:43:28+00:00

Statement with US after Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington says agreement will create ‘pilot’ security zones in Lebanon from which Hezbollah bannedThe Kuwaiti defence ministry said it intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones launched by Iran today.A drone and missile attack on Kuwait’s international airport killed one person, which Kuwaiti authorities identified as an Indian national. It is the first reported death in a Gulf state since the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in April. Continue reading...

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Trump Says Iran War Is ‘Not a Big Thing’ for U.S.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:41:05+00:00

It was the latest attempt by President Trump to flip the narrative on a conflict that he once said would lead to quick and decisive victory.

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Trump Says Iran War Is ‘Not a Big Thing’ for U.S.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:41:04+00:00

It was the latest attempt by President Trump to flip the narrative on a conflict that he once said would lead to quick and decisive victory.

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Why Canada has generic Ozempic, and the US doesn't

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:34:48+00:00

Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.

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As Ebola Outbreak Widens, Trump Has Yet to Outline a Plan

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:31:29+00:00

Despite long-established procedures for bringing Americans home for monitoring and treatment, the Trump administration has not said that it will allow those at risk of Ebola back into the country.

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Australia politics live: Greens call for ‘bloody close look’ at new tax laws that give Jim Chalmers ‘Henry VIII powers’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:23:20+00:00

Greens and Coalition oppose discretionary powers that would allow the treasurer to make rule changes to CGT and negative gearing after the legislation passes. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers’ budget bill will face debate and a vote in the House today, and he poses the legislation as a “really simple choice” for the Coalition.As we know, the government has set up the bill as a wedge for the opposition, by including both tax changes to CGT and negative gearing and tax cuts for workers.Really simple choice in the parliament today: La

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EN DIRECT, Moyen-Orient : Israël et le Liban déclarent s’être accordés sur « la mise en œuvre d’un cessez-le-feu » conditionné, notamment, « à l’arrêt complet des tirs du Hezbollah »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-03T23:19:42+00:00

Les deux parties affirment, dans une déclaration commune, s’être entendues sur la création de « zones pilotes » sous contrôle de l’armée libanaise, d’où le Hezbollah serait banni. Le texte prévoit l’évacuation des membres du parti milice pro-iranien « du secteur du Sud-Litani ».

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NHS to tackle antisemitism after report finds Jewish staff and patients ‘routinely ostracised’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:01:19+00:00

Lord Mann’s review prompts new training for health bosses and restrictions on political symbols on uniformsThe NHS is taking action to tackle antisemitism after a government-ordered report found that Jewish patients and staff face “routine ostracism” in the service.Anti-Jewish hatred in the NHS means some patients hide their identity and staff “suffer in silence”, a review by Lord Mann, the government’s adviser on antisemitism, has found. Continue reading...

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Hospitals in England ranking highly for empathy ‘have better patient outcomes’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:01:19+00:00

Research suggests NHS trusts with higher empathy ratings also benefit financially and have improved staff wellbeingPatients and staff fare better at hospitals that rank highly on empathy, research suggests, with institutions also benefiting financially by spending less on agency staff, locums and consultants.The finding comes from the first study to rate NHS trusts in England according to an empathy score that is drawn from information on the organisation’s culture, leadership behaviour and practitioner empathy, among other factors. Continue reading...

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Life-prolonging drug for advanced ovarian cancer gets go-ahead in England

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:01:19+00:00

Elahere is first new drug for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer to be approved by NHS for 20 yearsHundreds of women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer can now be offered a new life-prolonging treatment, after NHS England approved its introduction. It is the first new drug for resistant ovarian cancer to be approved for more than 20 years.Ovarian is the 18th most common type of cancer globally, affecting more than 300,000 women a year. More than three-quarters of patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, making it harder to treat. Continue reading...

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Who Do You Think You Are?-style service to help young care leavers reconnect with their ‘tribe’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:01:18+00:00

Scheme aims to help 18-year-olds in England who lack support after leaving system to find trusted people with whom they have lost touchGrowing up and leaving the care system is daunting enough, but for 22-year-old Hannah, from Hertfordshire, the biggest anxiety was the sudden reality of no longer having a crowd in her corner.Turning 18 as a care leaver in England has been described as a “cliff edge” at which young people lose access to their social worker and support staff who provide day-to-day advocacy and help in a crisis – a reassuring and constant adult presence. Continue reading...

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Starmer’s chief secretary consoled Mandelson after dismissal as US ambassador, undisclosed texts show

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T23:00:19+00:00

Darren Jones’s messages include requests for advice on the reshuffle and remarks about former business secretary Jonathan ReynoldsThe prime minster’s close ally Darren Jones sent his commiserations to Peter Mandelson after he was sacked as US ambassador in messages that were not disclosed as part of the humble address release.Jones’s texts also included requests for advice on the reshuffle and disobliging comments about the then business secretary Jonathan Reynolds and the influence of trade unions. Continue reading...

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Giustizia, rottura tra Forza Italia e Nordio

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-03T23:00:00+00:00

Vertice di centrodestra senza intesa su responsabilità civile dei magistrati, intercettazioni e nuova prescrizione

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Basilico contesta la madre “Resto socio di Delfin”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-03T23:00:00+00:00

Una lettera dei legali del figlio Rocco diffica il cda da effettuare manovre sul libro soci della holding lussemburghese

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I sospetti di Commerzbank sui derivati di Unicredit

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-03T23:00:00+00:00

La banca tedesca chiama la Bafin dopo l’aumento delle adesioni: “Potrebbero essere titoli di banche controparti”. La replica italiana: “Insinuazioni infondate”. E l’ex ad Mustier critica le fusioni transfrontaliere: “Un’illusione strutturale”

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Le detenute di Rebibbia dal carcere al palcoscenico “Noi, libere per un giorno riscopriamo Desdemona”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-03T23:00:00+00:00

Per la prima volta le attrici della compagnia “Donne del muro alto” escono del penitenziario romano per uno spettacolo in collaborazione con il Teatro dell’Opera ispirato all’Otello. La regista Tricarico: “In cella le donne vivono un doppio stigma, recitare le aiuta a rinascere”. Bruna Arceri, ex detenuta: “Quando ero dentro il teatro mi ha salvata. Ma oggi i progetti vengono spenti”

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